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tom1040
06-19-2011, 04:49 PM
or have you REALLY found THE gear that will satisfy you for years to come-perhaps ALL your dreams.

Perhaps 'dreams' should not be in the equation, however I have found & bought my gear that will be all that I need (& desire) for the forseable future ( except, perhaps, a new table & a SA7S1.):o:

It will be the wise man who stops when he is content.

tom1356
06-19-2011, 05:12 PM
I'm looking for a pair of WE 750 drivers and a pair of Eckmiller O15 field coil drivers.
Check under your bed.

1audiohack
06-19-2011, 07:51 PM
Shoot I'm still trying to figure out how to best use the stuff I have!

I'm pretty sure for me the search will never be over, how ever I am really beginning to like what I have.

Hoerninger
06-20-2011, 05:55 AM
It will be the wise man who stops when he is content.
maybe the new BDP-95 will let you start to be a wise man:

... DVD/DVD-AUDIO/SACD/MKV/FLAK/DIVX/XVID/AVI/HDCD/WAV ...

http://www.oppodigital.com/blu-ray-bdp-95/
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Peter

JuniorJBL
06-20-2011, 08:21 AM
Shoot I'm still trying to figure out how to best use the stuff I have!

I'm pretty sure for me the search will never be over, how ever I am really beginning to like what I have.


I'm with Hack on this one! Well said.;)

rdgrimes
06-20-2011, 08:27 AM
maybe the new BDP-95 will let you start to be a wise man:

... DVD/DVD-AUDIO/SACD/MKV/FLAK/DIVX/XVID/AVI/HDCD/WAV ...

http://www.oppodigital.com/blu-ray-bdp-95/
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Peter
With latest firmware, you get to add: DVD-ISO and BD-ISO to that list. :)

Hoerninger
06-20-2011, 08:39 AM
you get to add: DVD-ISO :)
Does it mean you can play DVD-ISO from eSATA or USB?
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Peter

rdgrimes
06-20-2011, 10:31 AM
Does it mean you can play DVD-ISO from eSATA or USB?
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Peter
Yup, also DVD-Audio ISO and Blu-Ray ISO. From connected drives only. Be aware they will only show up in the "movies" pathway.

Titanium Dome
06-20-2011, 12:36 PM
Some are focused on the journey, some on the destination. It's a personal choice.

Since I already know the destination, I prefer to extend the journey.

grumpy
06-20-2011, 01:16 PM
I've already grabbed the hibachi with the inside of my wrists... I just need to go for a
walk in the snow now (let the journey continue).

maxwedge
06-20-2011, 02:34 PM
Still looking for few 15" subs that don't blow up!:banghead:
After that, looking to replace 80's horns and drivers with 90's+ vintage.:p

grumpy
06-20-2011, 03:09 PM
go big. 2242 big, if you're staying in the used market JBL arena.

tom1040
06-20-2011, 03:19 PM
Still looking for few 15" subs that don't blow up!:banghead:
After that, looking to replace 80's horns and drivers with 90's+ vintage.:p

give the 1500 Array a chance if you can. I think, in most applications, it may be big enough.;)

maxwedge
06-20-2011, 05:12 PM
go big. 2242 big, if you're staying in the used market JBL arena.
I have a pair of those.:D
But in my room I prefer the 2245 in my L&R and don't have enough room left for a dedicated 18 for sub duty, hence the 15's because they fit.


give the 1500 Array a chance if you can. I think, in most applications, it may be big enough.;)
Yes that would be sweet.:)

grumpy
06-20-2011, 06:41 PM
I picked up one of those VT4881 (2256G) subs, appearing quite similar in appearance
and published specs to the W15GTi. Odd journey indeed. If I can make that work to my
satisfaction indoors (essentially as an LFE driver), I'll be happy to post what was required.

With a pair of 2245s in the room, I'm guessing LFE is more what you're looking for as the
finessed, tuneful bass should already be there.

Todd seemed to be pleased with his ported system that included the vehicle version of the
driver. I'm thinking of going sealed initially.

For the price I paid, it's just cool to look at :D

maxwedge
06-20-2011, 07:30 PM
I picked up one of those VT4881 (2256G) subs, appearing quite similar in appearance
and published specs to the W15GTi. Odd journey indeed. If I can make that work to my
satisfaction indoors (essentially as an LFE driver), I'll be happy to post what was required.

With a pair of 2245s in the room, I'm guessing LFE is more what you're looking for as the
finessed, tuneful bass should already be there.

Todd seemed to be pleased with his ported system that included the vehicle version of the
driver. I'm thinking of going sealed initially.

For the price I paid, it's just cool to look at :D
Yeah LFE use only for the 15's. Those W15GTi's look hard to come by and I've searched from time to time. The 2256G looks rare too.

So I try next to fix 2 of my 4 sub1500's and if they don't hold up I'll try something else.

Titanium Dome
06-20-2011, 08:40 PM
Yeah LFE use only for the 15's. Those W15GTi's look hard to come by and I've searched from time to time. The 2256G looks rare too.

So I try next to fix 2 of my 4 sub1500's and if they don't hold up I'll try something else.

Well, one word I've never heard associated with the 2242H is "failure." Unfortunately, I've seen that word more often than I'd like with the SUB1500 (lots) and the 2245 (less). So, great though they may be, at the end of the Deep Purple 115dB blowout, I'm content with the 2242. Well, that is if I can keep my niece and nephew from poking a hole in one.

The 2256G looks like a ball-buster, and if grumpy can get it optimized, then I may be on the hunt for it. My S2S subs work pretty well, but there's an old HS-136 15" driver in 'em, and I do like to keep moving forward. ;)

http://www.audioheritage.org/vbulletin/showthread.php?8138-vertec-vt-4881-sub-.-2256g&p=80830&viewfull=1#post80830



Now a W1500H, that's a different story.

doodle6
06-20-2011, 08:52 PM
I've already grabbed the hibachi with the inside of my wrists... I just need to go for a
walk in the snow now (let the journey continue).

I do not know who you are but your Dude persona is as good as it gets.

Mr. Widget
06-20-2011, 10:47 PM
Well, one word I've never heard associated with the 2242H is "failure." Unfortunately, I've seen that word more often than I'd like with the SUB1500 (lots) and the 2245 (less). So, great though they may be, at the end of the Deep Purple 115dB blowout, I'm content with the 2242.I agree about the robust build and ability of the 2242 to take unbridled abuse.

There have been several people who have had issues with the Sub1500... then again, the late great Johnaec used one for live bass guitar and never missed a gig. I have pounded the hell out of a pair to the point where I was concerned about damaging the building and never had a problem and have used a number of Sub1500s in other applications without any incidents... definitely a VC slap here and there but never any damage. (fingers seriously crossed) In our demo theater we have a pair of 1500 Arrays and a pair of Sub1500s in sealed 3 cu ft boxes powered by a stereo 800 watt channel Crown K2. During the Synthesis calibration the initial setup test tones made the pair of Sub1500s growl and bottom out fiercely but without incident... the 1500 Arrays took it in stride. They are a more robust version of the wonderful sounding sub and their built in amps undoubtedly have a protection oriented high pass filter of some sort.

Back on the topic of the thread, I have little desire to "search" for anything... I have a few systems that satisfy me and I am quite happy to spin discs and listen to music... though I can see playing around with another DIY system just for grins.


Widget

Robh3606
06-21-2011, 07:28 AM
I have another sub to build and maybe I will fiddle with my HT mains. Will definatley want to try something "new" for me anyway over the winter just or fun. Overall though I happy with what I have.

Rob:)

pasadena
06-23-2011, 05:00 PM
With latest firmware, you get to add: DVD-ISO and BD-ISO to that list. :)

I spoke to Oppo about this and they said they would never implement it even though I've been asking for a few years to have this adopted. Many people have been asking for and maybe now they've decided to listen to their fans. Interesting.

polar_bear_0104
06-23-2011, 05:19 PM
K2 9900 + sub with digital electronic eq. = end state= years of blissful listening:applaud:

Titanium Dome
06-23-2011, 09:53 PM
K2 9900 + sub with digital electronic eq. = end state= years of blissful listening:applaud:

That does sound sweet. :yes:

polar_bear_0104
06-25-2011, 08:39 AM
That does sound sweet. :yes:

NOt as sweet as what you have in your lair..:D damn some guys have all the luck..(isn't that a rod stewart song?)...:D

Titanium Dome
06-25-2011, 09:41 AM
NOt as sweet as what you have in your lair..:D damn some guys have all the luck..(isn't that a rod stewart song?)...:D

I think that's a song about chicks, which, oh yeah, I'm pretty lucky there, too. :D :p (Sorry Heather for writing like a hound dog. Really, I'm super lucky even to be in the same house let alone the same room with such a wonderful person as Huikyong.)

Rolf
06-25-2011, 10:46 AM
I am more than satisfied with my 4343B's together with the rest of my equipment. Except I believe that better cables from the amps to the speakers might improve a little. Maybe a good center and a sub in 5.1, 6.1, 7.1 or 21.1:p setup could have been an improvement, but as I only play 2 channel music, I don't need it.:D

hjames
06-25-2011, 11:11 AM
I think that's a song about chicks, which, oh yeah, I'm pretty lucky there, too. :D :p (Sorry Heather for writing like a hound dog. Really, I'm super lucky even to be in the same house let alone the same room with such a wonderful person as Huikyong.)

I feel the same way about Emma, 15 years of joy so far and its still getting better ...
She puts up with my flaws quite well!